Brazil’s First Ethanol-Powered Ship Sails in Win for Biofuels

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Brazil has launched its first container ship powered by Brazilian-made ethanol fuel, departing from the port of Santos. This milestone is significant in advancing the biofuel industry and reducing maritime emissions.

The first container ship to run on Brazilian-made ethanol fuel is scheduled to sail early Tuesday from the port of Santos, an unprecedented test for the nation’s biofuel industry that marks a key step toward cutting emissions in maritime transportation.

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